VOX POPULI: The tricky matter of national anthems at the Olympics

Avery Bundage (1887-1975), who from 1952 presided over the International Olympic Committee for 20 years, advocated the ...
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USA women's hockey sings national anthem arm in arm after Olympic gold medal win: 'The best part'

The United States women’s ice hockey team stood arm-in-arm, proudly singing the national anthem after stunning Canada 2-1 in a thrilling overtime victory to capture the gold medal at the 2026 Milan ...
The Tribune-Democrat

Russian swimmers get flag, anthem back as a key Olympic sport drops its restrictions

The governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem.
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Why U.S. Olympic Hammer Thrower Gwen Berry Thinks She Was 'Set Up' During National Anthem

American hammer thrower Gwen Berry felt forced to explain her actions during the national anthem on Saturday after images from the U.S. Olympic track and field trials showed her facing away from the ...
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Russian swimmers get flag and anthem back as a key Olympic sport drops its restrictions

The governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem. The decision marks a major ...